Shadowgrounds

November 11, 2005 Frozenbyte Plan 1, Frozenbyte, Linux Game Publishing, Meridian4
Shooter
Linux PC Mac
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Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op play.
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Release Date November 11, 2005
Developer Frozenbyte
Publisher Plan 1, Frozenbyte, Linux Game Publishing, Meridian4
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Science fiction
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